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[SVT NAJA]

SGT/SC#0471, on 05 April 2011 - 11:43 PM, said:

Well I posted this suggestion awhile back when the thread asked what would you like to see from SA in the future... and I guess that SA was already  thinking the same thing!!!

RIGHT ON!!!  

Its about time!

Lets hope they price it to compete with the imports and lets see some American kids driving some USA made SA cars instead of imports....

Go SA!!!!  

+1... the smaller Honda and Toyota brands that our youth drive need some serious competition, and Carroll's just the guy to give em some!

[BULLITTBOY]

steve-s, on 05 April 2011 - 07:38 PM, said:

Hate to say it, but I get the impression that Ole Carroll for some reason will put his name on anything now. Used to be something with his name on it was special. but next thing we might see is a golf cart with Shelby on it. Aaarrrhhgggg.

steve-

Though my GT500 proudly sports his autograph with the stroke of a Sharpie, and my window sticker...the same
I do sorta agree with you on one front. I really feel for the guys with original GT350's and even the guys with all the cars up to and including 1970 models with Carroll's sig. on them. Not only did those cars age like fine wines and start to command crazy pricing, but his autograph seemed a tad more difficult to obtain, and if you had it......you 'HAD' it!

Sans the golf cart comment, it is apparently more commonplace to get and have his sig. these days. But remember, these days he takes $$$$ for his sig. that go to a GREAT cause!

To you, whom commented on the Focus having  a SHELBY nameplate on it: What's so bad about that? Carroll has spread his love around on all kinds of production cars over the years. This would just be another blessed with his insight, input and talent.  Ford should be so lucky to have him bless another one of their models. Sure, lot's of young'ns may not know who he is or what his accomplishments are, but they can read books as we all have, to find out why the hub-bub, and their right foot along with all of their other senses will tell them why that new Focus they're driving has his name on the hatch! Thus creating a whole NEW generation of SHELBY owners...right , wrong, or otherwise.

It's kinda like Aerosmith, and some of these other 70's bands with new introductions...the youngsters will eventually figure it out.

[BULLITTBOY]

Cali_KR, on 06 April 2011 - 10:02 AM, said:

I'll take one of these (Shelbyized) in Guardsman Blue (stripe delete) please...

I'd buy one of them for a DD Shelby-ized too.

Gulfstream Aqua for me please!  

[J&DGT500]

I was already toying with getting a Focus ST when they come out later this summer as my DD, guess I will wait and see now if there is any truth to these rumors.

[Cali_KR]

BIKEBOY, on 06 April 2011 - 10:16 AM, said:

I'd buy one of them for a DD Shelby-ized too.

Gulfstream Aqua for me please!  

Sounds even better, I'll change my color from Guardsman to Gulfstream...

[sportscars]

Well I do know that a Lime Green Fiesta entered the Shelby parking lot somewhere around March 29th. There are pictures of it parked in front of the building (facing out) right next to a couple other Shelbys.
Can you say test mule?

[vandy09]

the comment that the younger crowd isnt in to cars like they use to be makes me laugh.  at least in this part of the country there is a huge american muscle following with younger kids.  not so much with the ricer cracker jack boxes.

that said im not sure about the focus.  yea the svt focus was ok.  but id go more for like a shelby fusion.  the svt contour was a pretty cool little car.   the fusion is about comperalbe to a contour

[UK PONY]

The Fiesta or Focus would be the most likely candidates as their is a track record to small hot Fords in Europe (Fiesta XR2, Fiesta XR2i, Escort XR3, Escort XR3i, Escort Cosworth, Focus RS to name a few).  Would love to see the Mustang GTS make it into production too.

[socalwrench]

Hey hey, how about an AWD Fusion turbo car? I know, wishful thinking.

[BULLITTBOY]

Not to      here................

And it's been said numerous times on other threads here on our forum...but, history is repeating itself while we all watch. Remember the invasion from the East???? Datsun , Toyota, Honda??? Then we answered with the Pinto, Vega, Chevette, and the whole lot that followed.

This time around however, we are a wiser bunch here in the USofA. We've partnered in various forms with the builders from the East, and learned how to build cars better. So the offerings in a compact form this time are of much higher quality and durability. Plus.....WAAAAYYY more fun to drive than a friggin' Pinto or a Vega!!!  

So with Carroll's help on one of these little econoboxes................................................?      

Edited by BIKEBOY, 07 April 2011 - 09:19 AM.

[UK PONY]

socalwrench, on 07 April 2011 - 12:29 AM, said:

Hey hey, how about an AWD Fusion turbo car? I know, wishful thinking.

MRT already made one of those;

http://site.mrt-dire...hotos/fusiont5/

[ilmor]

I'm guessing that a Shelby Focus would cost $35 to 40K.; esp. after dealer ADM's.  Not sure how many young guys will be able to afford one, especially these days!

[socalwrench]

UK PONY, on 07 April 2011 - 10:13 PM, said:

MRT already made one of those;

http://site.mrt-dire...hotos/fusiont5/

Thanks for the info. Don't know if this made it into production.

[BULLITTBOY]

socalwrench, on 08 April 2011 - 06:17 AM, said:

Thanks for the info. Don't know if this made it into production.

Hey SoCal---just noticed your sig change...or avatar or whatever? Did you just gradjeeate from EMT school? Good on ya if this is new for ya!!!!

    Chris

[SGT0225]

BIKEBOY, on 08 April 2011 - 09:51 AM, said:

Hey SoCal---just noticed your sig change...or avatar or whatever? Did you just gradjeeate from EMT school? Good on ya if this is new for ya!!!!

    Chris

Hey, I know....

What kinda specs do you think a Shelby focus will have?

I want.... a 4 banger with 400 horsepower and gets....... 40 miles to the gallon.  Stck shift please.

[sportscars]

ilmor, on 08 April 2011 - 01:33 AM, said:

I'm guessing that a Shelby Focus would cost $35 to 40K.; esp. after dealer ADM's.  Not sure how many young guys will be able to afford one, especially these days!

It would be post-title so there will be no ADM's. I think the days of pre-title conversions are gone forever.

[BULLITTBOY]

sportscars, on 08 April 2011 - 11:51 AM, said:

It would be post-title so there will be no ADM's. I think the days of pre-title conversions are gone forever.

Post title would be a tough sell on that kind of car. That buyer barely knows who Carroll is, nonetheless would want the wait it would require, or understand how that system would work?

I'd rather think they'd build it similar to the GT500 program??? No?

[svttim]

steve-s, on 05 April 2011 - 07:38 PM, said:

Hate to say it, but I get the impression that Ole Carroll for some reason will put his name on anything now. Used to be something with his name on it was special. but next thing we might see is a golf cart with Shelby on it. Aaarrrhhgggg.

Cracks me up. Shelby has to stay in buisness in the long run. Yea, they made soem mistakes along the way but, looking at the new small cars and, considering the cost of fuel, I am not sure what you would have them do. I think the New Shelby Mustang with the 6 is drop dead gorgeous, handles vert well and had a stout motor. I cant wait to see what they do with the Focus

Edited by svttim, 08 April 2011 - 02:27 PM.

[ilmor]

sportscars, on 08 April 2011 - 11:51 AM, said:

It would be post-title so there will be no ADM's. I think the days of pre-title conversions are gone forever.

Oh yeah, I guess you're right - I keep thinking that it would / should be done by Shelby itself or at a Ford Factory.

[socalwrench]

BIKEBOY, on 08 April 2011 - 09:51 AM, said:

Hey SoCal---just noticed your sig change...or avatar or whatever? Did you just gradjeeate from EMT school? Good on ya if this is new for ya!!!!

    Chris

I've been an EMT for about a year now, so it's still somewhat new. Thanks for the compliment. I've been working on cars for over a decade, and will always love cars. However, I truly enjoy working in EMS, and feel in love with it quickly. I still have the car business- GRH Performance, but it's only fraction of what is was. EMS is my full time job.

Greg

Edited by socalwrench, 08 April 2011 - 04:18 PM.